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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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just use the front brakes...save yourself $$$ on back brakes...and DONT HIT NUTHIN

(or just go back to mids and ride that b*tch the way she wants you to!)
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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The A/C cover in my sig pic is how I addressed the knee issue. $40 and a free T-shirt got me fixed pretty cheap.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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OK, this is the air cleaner I have, with the cover removed. Without the huge cover (pictured here too), my leg has plenty of clearance.

Is there a smaller cover I can use?

Edit: looking at the part number it seems to be a Screaming Eagle Stage 1 air cleaner.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Anyone have the H-D round A/C cover, part 29153-07? Looks like it would be better.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/dwp/g...bmLocale=en_US
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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maybe you need to grow longer legs?....seriously,I am 5'10" with a 32" inseam and dont have any problem with the air cleaner when using the forward brake...maybe you need to get used to it...damn,where did that callous inside my right knee come from....:>)
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Handycam
Anyone have the H-D round A/C cover, part 29153-07? Looks like it would be better.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/dwp/g...bmLocale=en_US
I have one from Lucky Dog. It's wafer thin. The filter element is exposed.
http://www.luckydog13.com/parts.html
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ko4qc
maybe you need to grow longer legs?....seriously,I am 5'10" with a 32" inseam and dont have any problem with the air cleaner when using the forward brake...maybe you need to get used to it...damn,where did that callous inside my right knee come from....:>)
I am new to forwards, so maybe yes part of it is getting used to it. I am same as you, 5'10" and 32" inseam. But I hate the A/C cover anyway, maybe a flatter one would help plus look nicer. The one that's on there is not stock, it has a raised center for no apparent reason.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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I have one from Lucky Dog. It's wafer thin. The filter element is exposed.
http://www.luckydog13.com/parts.html
Pardon my ignorance, but it's ok to have the filter exposed like that? Even in the rain?
 
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Pardon my ignorance, but it's ok to have the filter exposed like that? Even in the rain?
I have the K&N filter. Have wash the bike with the filter exposed and no problems. Have been riding in the rain also. A shower cap over the filter works if you leave the bike setting in heavy rain.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Well, solved the problem. I got an HD "smooth air cleaner cover". Very low profile, now I've got the brake pedal easily. I think the aftermarket cover the previous owner had on there was way too thick.

Now, if it would only stop snowing I can ride it...
 
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